With the release of Toxic drawing closer, cinema-goers are seeing a wide variation in prices across IndiaDelhi has recorded the highest listed rate so far while other major markets are also showing strong demand.
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Yash, Kiara Advani starrer Toxic sparks ticket price craze (PC: Twitter)
The wait for Yash’s most anticipated Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups is getting bigger with every passing dayAfter KGF: Chapter 2 turned him into a pan-India force, fans have been waiting to see the Rocking Star return to the big screen in a completely new avatarThe excitement is now visible in advance bookings as audiences rush to secure seats for the August 26 releaseSeveral shows are filling quickly across major cities while premium formats have added another layer to the crazeWith the film attracting attention across markets, the difference in cinema pricing has also become a talking point among moviegoers.
Toxic ticket prices soar in major cities
The biggest premium price currently highlighted is in Delhi where Toxic is listed at Rs 2,400 at PVR Director’s Cut in Ambience MallThe price applies to premium recliner seating at the luxury cinema in Vasant Kunj.
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At the other end of the spectrum Delhi also offers a much cheaper optionTickets for Toxic at Delite Cinema are available from around Rs 240, Rs 170, Rs 120 and lowest at Rs 95This creates a huge gap between the most affordable and premium experiences in the capital.
Mumbai offers another premium experience
Mumbai is also seeing high prices for Yash’s filmAt Maison PVR in Jio World Drive the premium Recliners Prime category is listed at Rs 2,250The venue is positioned as a luxury cinema experience and therefore carries a significantly higher price than regular screensThe wide difference shows how the cost of watching Toxic can depend heavily on the cinema property and seating category.
Bangalore follows with Rs 2,100 price
Bengaluru is another major market where the premium pricing has caught attentionAt PVR Director’s Cut at Forum Rex Walk the Recliner Prime category is priced at Rs 2,100The development is particularly significant because Karnataka has been one of the strongest markets for Toxic during advance sales.
Bengaluru has reported a very strong booking response with thousands of tickets moving quickly after bookings openedKarnataka has also been leading the film’s national advance booking performanceRecent tracking showed the state contributing a substantial share of the film’s early sales.
Kolkata sees premium prices too
Kolkata has a lower premium ceiling compared with Delhi Mumbai and BengaluruAt INOX South City and INOX Quest Mall the Royal Recliner category is priced at Rs 1,750While the amount is considerably below the Rs 2,400 figure seen in Delhi it remains a premium rate for a theatrical outingRegular seats are expected to be much more affordable depending on the cinema and show.
Advance booking adds to Toxic hype
According to the latest Sacnilk tracking data for August 23, 2026, Toxic has crossed Rs 18.75 crore in direct Day 1 advance sales and is currently tracking at around Rs 18.84 crore to Rs 18.89 crore grossIncluding blocked seats, the film has moved past the Rs 27 crore mark and is hovering around Rs 27.38 crore.
Ticket sales have also surged beyond 4.7 lakh, up from the earlier figure of 2.6 lakh ticketsKarnataka continues to be the film’s biggest contributor with direct advance sales in the state crossing the Rs 10 crore milestone.
About Toxic
Directed by Geetu Mohandas, Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups is a period action thriller set against the backdrop of the Goan underworld during the decline of Portuguese rule.
Yash leads the film as the central character and is joined by Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi, Rukmini Vasanth, Tara Sutaria, Sanjeeda Shaikh, Akshay Oberoi and Sudev NairThe film is being presented as a dark and stylised gangster drama and is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on August 26 2026.
